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GJ12 MDU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 136,738 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mount from gearbox to subframe. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,804 miles

covers on under car

Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,521 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items and areas on the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 9,400 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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GJ12 MDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ12 MDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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